- Ericsson to deploy Orange France 5G radio access network and
strengthen 2G/3G/4G network in three French regions
- Ericsson becomes the major radio supplier to Orange France for
the next five years
- Deployment to begin immediately
KISTA, Sweden, Jan. 31, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Ericsson (NASDAQ:
ERIC) has been selected by Orange France to deploy its 5G radio
access network (RAN) in three major French regions, including the
capital Paris, and modernize its
existing 2G/3G/4G radio access network.
Ericsson 5G RAN products and solutions from the Ericsson Radio
System portfolio will be deployed in the Orange network in the
North-East, South-West and Ile de France/Paris
regions of France. The five-year
deal will make Ericsson the major RAN provider to Orange
France.
The partnership also includes maintenance and deployment
services.
Deployment will begin as soon as possible so that the Orange
France 5G network will be ready to launch 5G services when the
frequencies are made available during 2020.
As part of a common approach to energy optimization, the
Ericsson Radio System products and solutions will improve the
carbon footprint through better energy efficiency.
Fabienne Dulac, Deputy Chief
Executive Officer of and CEO of Orange France, says: "For Orange,
the deployment of 5G represents a huge challenge and is one of the
main priorities of our Engage 2025 strategic plan. We are delighted
to be pursuing our partnership with Ericsson, a key long-term
partner, in order to develop a powerful and innovative 5G network.
5G will enable the development of new use-cases and new services,
and will provide an enriched experience for our customers - both in
the consumer and business segments. Through this agreement, Orange
reaffirms its ambition to being network leader."
Arun Bansal, President Europe and
Latin America, Ericsson, says: "In
addition to incredible new mobile broadband experiences for mobile
customers, 5G is set to transform business, industry and society
across France. We will work in
close partnership with Orange France to make this a reality and
bring the benefits of 5G to its customers. Today's milestone in
France is also significant to
Ericsson's engagement with Orange, a major worldwide
partner."
Ericsson now has 80 commercial 5G agreements and contracts with
unique operators, of which 34 are publicly announced 5G deals,
including 24 live 5G networks on four continents.
NOTES TO EDITORS
Find out more about Ericsson 5G
Ericsson Radio System
Find out more about Ericsson's other publicly announced 5G
contracts
Find out more about Ericsson's 5G partnerships
Find out more about Ericsson 5G use case trials
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